Dental Assistant II
About The Position
Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is looking for an amazing Dental Assistant II to join our awesome team! At Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics we don’t just care for smiles, we create them. We believe that when kids grow up enjoying their dental visits, they’re more likely to develop healthy habits for a lifetime. At KCD&O, we’ve set up a different kind of dental practice that delivers fun, not fear. Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is a northern California based practice that offers comprehensive services including preventive dental care, orthodontics and oral surgery for every gap-toothed, mischievous, silly, giggly smile. Our company mostly sees private-pay, DentaQuest, Healthnet, and PPO insured patients in beautiful private offices. We’re looking for team members who love working with children and who embody our culture and mission to give every kid a healthy smile. Our staff exhibits a culture of being honest, playful, lighthearted, approachable, hardworking, and compassionate individuals. If you bring positive energy and enjoy making a difference in children’s lives, you may be a great fit for our team.
Requirements
- Dental Assistant Certification-required
- Current CPR-required
- Infection Control Certificate – required
- Radiation Certificate – required
- Coronal Polishing Certificate – required
- Upbeat personality is a MUST
- Must love working with children
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Clean, neat professional appearance
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Dentrix or Denticon DDS a plus
- Travel to other office locations as required
Responsibilities
- Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties
- Prepare treatment area for patients by following procedures and protocols
- Prepare patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patient
- Assist the doctors during treatment procedures
- Perform dental infection control procedures
- Take x-rays
- Perform cleanings
- Perform all lab related procedures
- Hand off patient at check-out
- Complete care calls and thank you cards
- Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory
- Document dental care services by charting in patient records
- Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board, etc…)
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- pet insurance
- a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
